We’re officially at the time of year (in NYC) where the temperatures are all over the place and it seems like you always need something to toss on to stay warm in the evening.

Cardigan’s aren’t something I wear a lot, but while at Topman the other day this Red Denim Patch Cardigan seemed to stand out – primarily because of the color.

I went with a medium to make sure there was enough room for layering and it fit really well. I’ve not been an avid Topman shopper because we didn’t have one back home in NC, so I’m still figuring out their sizes – it’s very Euro fit.

I know it may look like the light is reflecting off the door, but it’s not. That’s my special glow that protects me from The Man Repeller (sorry, somewhat of an inside joke).

The blue pocket lining was a nice detail as it helped break the red up just a bit.

Would I wear something like this on a daily basis? Probably not. Is it something that comes in handy during times where it’s not quite warm enough for a coat and to chilly to go without? Absolutely.

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 8, which means you still have plenty of time to pick up the perfect gift for your mom.

The Accessories Council hosted an event Tuesday night to highlight some Mother’s Day gift ideas and I thought I’d share some of the items they highlighted. And if we’re being honest, you’re probably going to be interested in some of these items for yourself.

The females in attendance let out all kinds of noises (positive of course) when this Nine West Leopard Tote was featured. It’s not in stores just yet, but you should be able to pick it up at Macy’s by mid May for around $79.

The Colette Malouf large mesh flower headband is hand crafted and made in NYC. You can pick one up at Henri Bendel for $158 (diff styles available).

The Dorfman Pacific Callanan Millinery is perfect for sunny days on the beach and can be shaped a ton of different ways. There are a few different styles and the price ranges from $42 – $145.

This is the Noon Copenhagen Model01 watch. It’s the only watch in the world with “turning disc” technology – the dial of the watch changes color as time passes. $55 – $155 and available via Skymall.

This is the Givency Nox necklace and it retails for $65. Pick it up at Macys, Lord and Taylor, Dillards, Belk and Bonton.

Belk’s Originality Beads retail for $25 and allow you to add custom beads to create your own personal style.

The Judith Jack Perfect Match is a stunning necklace that I think speaks for itself. It’s $350 and available at Vom Maur and Nordstroms.

These Michael Kors sunglasses (sorry, don’t have the formal name) come in a couple different sizes and seem to offer something for everyone. They looked great on the two models that wore them last night and retail for $100.

The Good Charma Lucky 7 bracelet has genuine gemstones with sterling silver and a 22k gold nugget. Pick it up online at Bloomingdales for $375. Sorry… I should have taken a better photo of this item because the one featured doesn’t do it justice.

Hopefully these Mother’s Day gift ideas will help you pick out something great for your mom, or as I said at the top, yourself.

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Peeps from the Streets is the Fashables street style post that we publish every Wednesday. Most of the shots are taken during random New York City outings in an effort to highlight the fun style the city has to offer.

Feel free to check out some of our older editions by clicking here and here. Enjoy the New York City randomness!

I couldn’t get my camera out fast enough to take a proper shot of the girl on the left, but she looked stunning. The yellow sweater made her stand out and it was a nice added touch to her mostly dark outfit.

I think this can be called my “walking up the subway steps, dodging traffic, taking a quick photo of this guys outfit detail” trick shot. You’ll find that many guys are going crazy with the rolled up jeans look, but so many don’t realize that the original purpose was to show off the detailing of a high top shoe/boot. If you aren’t seeing this where you live, you will.

Funny story with this guy. I was walking down a street in SoHo and noticed his pink shoes out of the corner of my eye. While taking his photo he mentioned that he’s also a fashion blogger – meet Derek Warburton. I think I was supposed to know who he was… oops.

I’ve really got to get a hang of this taking photos while walking thing. This girls fur coat and tights had a lot going on and made for a fun outfit.

Remember the spring color you’ve been hearing about. Here it is in all it’s glory. This really seems to work for me. And if you’re wondering, the shoes are Prada.

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Everything seems to be beaded lately and I’m on board. With so many looks keying into the tribal trend there’s lots of fashions to choose from, but this beaded skirt (Paloma Skirt) from All Saints is simply gorgeous.

As soon as I spotted it I knew I wanted to try it on and it really does flatter. It has a flirty length and beautiful beaded detailing. And, it can easily be dressed up or down with heels or flats. So pretty!

You can find the Paloma Skirt from AllSaints right here for $299. This is definitely a special piece that I think you’ll have a lot of fun with!

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The beginning of the post mentioned that Part 2 would focus on highlighting the “perfect” (fit may have been a better choice of words) pair of jeans for guys, and that’s what we’ll do today.

It seems as though most people aren’t a fan of guys in skintight jeans, but they also aren’t in favor of baggy jeans. I’d like to go a little left of the happy medium and suggest that the perfect pair of jeans is closer to the slim fit category.

The Fit

The jeans should have a little breathing room in the thighs and be tapered as they go down the legs. While we’re at it, let’s do away with really long pockets – that doesn’t do anyone’s butt any good (Read “Two Tips for Making Your But look Better in Jeans).

The tricky part with finding a style that fits this description is that most brands get the thighs wrong.

A Close Example

For me personally, the closest pair that I’ve found that fits this description (and works for me) is the 7 For All Mankind Austyn (seen above).

The pair I’m wearing in this photo has had a healthy number of wears and probably aren’t quite as fitted as they were when originally purchase (or after being freshly washed).

They fit really well up top and down the thighs, but they aren’t quite as tapered as I’d like towards the bottom. If 7 could somehow tighten up the fit below the knee (reduced by 1.5 inches or so) they would be perfect.

I’ve had multiple pairs of Austyn’s and think they are by far the best option I’ve found thus far (speaking from the non skin and bones perspective).

Have I tried on every pair of jeans out there? No, but I’ve tried on a lot of jeans and can confidently say that most brands have a very hard time making the thighs loose enough, but still maintaining an all around fitted look.

Until I find Slim Fit 2.0, the Austyn will continue to be my go-to pair of jeans. Click here to pick up the 7 For All Mankind Austyn’s for $189 (worth every penny!).

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I headed into Macy’s on Friday determined to find the sprint version of the little black dress, the little red dress, which are popping over all over fashion magazines.

They didn’t have many red options so that hunt has been put on halt, but I did find a great neutral colored spring dress.

A little ruffled nude colored number caught my attention as I passed through French Connection and I immediately snatched it up (Penny’s Party Silk Dress $248.00). It was so cute I headed right to the fitting room to try it on.

Thankfully the dress fit like a glove; it hung and draped as I would want it to and just made me want to shimmy! It was literal love at first sight. I tried on a 2, which is my normal dress size (0 to 2), so it’s true to size and will make you want to dance – just wait and see!

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This is a two-part post that will officially declare that skinny jeans are “out” for guys, and also describe the “perfect” pair of jeans.

I’m making somewhat of an assumption, but I think most people would agree that guys legs, especially in the thigh area, tend to be larger than the average woman’s.

That being said, how can we consider it to be logical to squish male sized legs in a pair of jeans that are built more for the female body type?

And, can we not all agree that the tightness in the crotch area has to be a bad thing for one reason or another?

I’ve always been a fan of 7 For All Mankind (this post isn’t meant as a negative against 7 – just skinny jeans) jeans for both men and women, and in this photo I’m wearing their “Skinny” jean. Take note of how tight they are in the thigh area (literally no excess room) and the tapered (I like this feature) look down through the bottom of the legs.

This photo gives you a better view of how tight the Skinny jeans are in various areas. I can’t imagine having to put something in any of the pockets – there’s simply no room.

I should also mention that I’m wearing a 32 in this photo, which is one size larger than what I normally wear in 7’s. If I put on a 31 the pants probably wouldn’t have made it up beyond the mid-thigh area. If you lowered the waist a bit these would fit exactly like one of 7’s women’s styles – I know from experience.

This is the amount of excess fabric I could pull off my legs after a couple tries – not much at all. I didn’t even try bending over or kneeling down… that could have been tragic.

I’m very curious to hear from our female readers on the skinny jean topic. Specifically, I’d like you to answer two questions:

Do you like the skinny jean look on guys?

Do you like guys to be skin and bones (can’t really like one without the other)?

Now, keep in mind that jeans can be fitted, but that’s very different than “skinny” jeans.

Maybe I’m completely wrong and don’t have the least bit of understanding as to what a female finds desirable, but I really feel like it’s not the skin and bones look. With that being said, skinny jeans simply aren’t logical and guys wearing them should do two things: 1) stop doing so and 2) put a little muscle on their legs.

Somewhere along the line someone decided that the extreme fitted look was attractive, but it’s time to reverse course and put some sanity back in men’s jeans and make it known that skinny jeans are “out.”

Tomorrow, we’ll continue the discussion and take a look at what may be the “perfect” cut for guys jeans.

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It’s supposed to hit 70 today in New York City and that makes me soooo happy.

In tribute to the arrival (even if it’s temporary) of warmer weather I have to show you this simple tank that I’ve fallen in love with (it’s the simple things right?).

This T by Alexander Wang caught my eye a while back and I recently wore it in Miami; if this weather sticks around I’ll be wearing it in the city very soon.

It’s very simple, but super sexy.

I really love how they’ve cut the back and how the arms area dips pretty low. I’m not super large in the chest, but I imagine well endowed ladies will need to work a little bra magic or skip the T by Alexander Wang for something with a bit more coverage (sorry!).

You’ll absolutely love this T… especially for a quick cover-up to pair with your jean shorts/skirts when laying out this summer.

I try to be pretty open minded when it comes to fashion and brands, which is why I attended a Dockers launch party for their Alpha pants last night.

The Alpha Khaki’s come in a ton of different colors, and as you’ll see below, they can help create some fun outfits. Take a second and check out the photos from the event and read my review of the pants towards the end.